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Ireland’s major property bubble burst at the same time as the global financial crisis erupted, plunging the country … access to market financing at manageable interest rates, and Ireland entered into a three-year program supported by €67 ….5 billion of financial assistance from the European Union (EU) and IMF in late 2010. Ireland’s program therefore had three main …
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The sharp and sustained increase in Ireland's housing prices well in excess of income growth, together with rapidly … overshooting their sustainable levels. The paper reviews the main factors behind the improvement in Ireland's economic performance …
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Ireland continues to achieve spectacular economic growth. Strains associated with the rapid growth have become more … commended. Ireland's participation in the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) pilot project is commended. The sustained …
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The economic and financial pressures facing Ireland are intense. The banking sector is at the fulcrum of Ireland …
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The Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ireland under …
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Irish policymakers have gained significant credibility, through assertive steps, to deal with the most potent sources of vulnerability. A continuation of vigorous policy efforts is required with an emphasis on risk management. Much progress has been made on the financial stability agenda, but a...
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The Irish financial sector has continued to perform well since its participation in the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) in 2000. Although the outlook remains very strong for 2006–07, there are some macroeconomic risks that could have implications for the financial system asset...
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This Selected Issues paper examines the competitiveness of the Irish manufacturing sector. The paper highlights that in 2001, production cuts and accelerating wage growth arrested the trend improvement in external competitiveness, but the level remains high. The paper presents some medium-term...
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This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic performance of Ireland remains strong, supported by sound …
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This Selected Issues paper discusses Ireland’s trade and financial linkages with key partner countries. The paper uses …
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